AMBITION

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, and optimization of control systems across ABE manufacturing sites. This role focuses on implementing high-performance Rockwell-based architectures and leveraging Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA platform to drive operational excellence and process stability in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Standards & System Development

Develop and document enterprise standards for controls systems, prioritizing modularity and scalability. Define technical scope and functional requirements for new controls projects, including legacy migrations to modern platforms. Lead the design and deployment of Ignition SCADA projects, focusing on real-time data visualization, alarming, and historical reporting.

Process Optimization & Continuous Control

Assess existing systems to identify bottlenecks and craft improvement plans. Apply expertise in Continuous Process Control to optimize PID loop tuning and maintain steady-state operations for complex chemical or material flows. Implement advanced control strategies to reduce process variability and improve throughput.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Act as the primary technical lead for troubleshooting controls-related breakdowns, specifically involving Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLCs and Power Flex VFDs. Perform instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and rebuilding of field devices. Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) procedures for controls and instrumentation hardware.

Project & Stakeholder Management

Manage external contractors and system integrators to ensure on-site project support is effective and compliant with company standards. Ensure all electrical schematics (E-Plan or AutoCAD) are updated and maintained as system changes are implemented. Identify and document system vulnerabilities (OT security) and develop mitigation plans.

Degree: 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of experience in controls engineering within a manufacturing environment. Technical Competencies Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Expertise:
Advanced proficiency in Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000. Proven ability to write complex logic for new installations and debug existing code. Ignition SCADA:
Significant experience developing within the Inductive Automation Ignition ecosystem (Perspective or Vision modules). Knowledge of Python/Jython scripting for Ignition is highly preferred. Continuous Process Control:
Deep understanding of process dynamics, loop tuning, and managing continuous flows/batch transitions. Hardware:
Extensive experience with Rockwell Power Flex VFDs, flow controllers, load cells/weighing systems, and various industrial sensors. Networking:
Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Device Net, and OT networking infrastructure (VLANs, Managed Switches). Database/IT:
Familiarity with SQL databases (MS SQL, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) for data logging and manufacturing reporting. Security & Tools:
Experience with industrial firewalls, OT security best practices, and version control software (e.g., Asset Centre, Copia, or Git).

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Savings

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care

Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)

Educational Assistance Program

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.